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PROGRAM OUTLINE
First Year Semester 1
PHOT 216 Visual Journalism I 3 credits PREL 218 Marketing and Communications for Journalists 3 credits PUBL 210 Media Software for Journalists 3 credits RSCH 203 News Research for Journalists 3 credits WRIT 230 Writing for Journalism 3 credits
Semester 2
JOUR 251 News and Feature Writing 3 credits JOUR 254 Online Journalism I 3 credits JOUR 258 Ethics for Print and Online Journalists 3 credits PHOT 256 Visual Journalism II 3 credits PUBL 261 Publication Planning & Design 3 credits
Print & Online Journalism Major Second Year
Semester 3
JOUR 301 Online Journalism II 3 credits JOUR 302 News Writing and Editing 3 credits JOUR 305 Visual Reportage and Storytelling 3 credits PROJ 318 Journalism Projects I 6 credits
Semester 4
JOUR 357 News and Opinion Writing 3 credits PRCT 375 Journalism Practicum 3 credits PREL 364 Public Relations Writing and Design 3 credits PROJ 368 Journalism Projects II 6 credits Total Credits 60
PROGRESSION
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
CREDENTIALS AND ACCREDITATION
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Journalism with a major in Print and Online Journalism.
Accreditation
There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) at 403.284.8849 for more information.
TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer with Diploma to...
Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:
n Athabasca University n Griffith University, Australia n Mount Royal University n Royal Roads University n Thompson Rivers University n University of Calgary
n University of Gloucestershire, UK n University of Lethbridge
n University of New Brunswick, Saint John n University of South Australia
To learn more, visit Transfer Options.
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.
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LEGAL ASSISTANT
FAST FACTS n Two-year diploma n Fall startn Laptop-based program using SAIT-issued laptops n Includes a four-week unpaid practicum placement n Limited number of courses available through Continuing
Education
CONTACT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
School of Business
Room NN701, Senator Burns Building Phone: 403.284.8485 or
Email: [email protected]
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Legal Assistant diploma is a two-year laptop-based program designed to prepare students for the in-demand field of legal support services and the many employment opportunities available for legal assistants. Legal assistants are highly skilled administrators who work closely with lawyers on a wide variety of legal matters.
Students will receive extensive training in oral and written communications, transcription, keyboarding, computer applications with a focus on legal document preparation, a variety of specialized legal software, and law office procedures. In addition, students take substantive law courses in many areas of law, including: corporate, criminal, family, litigation, real estate, and wills and estates. Faculty bring extensive experience as lawyers and legal assistants and offer students a highly practical and technologically-enriched learning experience. The capstone course is a law office simulation which integrates all of the legal administrative and substantive law courses. At the end of the second year, students complete a four-week unpaid practicum in a law office or similar legal environment to gain valuable industry experience.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW YOUR CAREER
Graduates find work as legal assistants, junior paralegals, judicial clerks and other legal support roles. Employment opportunities are available in law firms, the court system, registries, and with businesses such as oil and gas corporations.
n Graduates of the Legal Assistant program have a 96% employment
rate
STUDENT SUCCESS
To achieve success in this program, students should:
n Attend and actively participate in class
n Spend six hours per week on each course, outside of regular class
time
n Have a strong command of the English language along with a
solid foundation in writing skills and vocabulary, which will be further developed in the program
n Have good organizational skills and attention to detail, as these
skills are essential to success in the program and as a Legal Assistant
n Have strong computer skills and a keyboarding speed of 30 words
per minute (strongly recommended)
n Be prepared to work in teams
n Become familiar with and adhere to SAIT’s academic policies
Students who are engaged in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs.
ADMISSION AND SELECTION
n Applications for Fall 2015 are accepted Oct. 15, 2014 to March 1,
2015
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
At least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:
n English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND, n Math 10C or Math 20-3 or Applied Math 10 or Pure Math 10. n All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency
prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SELECTION
n Applications and proof of the admission requirements (transcripts
and/or anticipated final grades) must be submitted by March 1 to be included in selection.
n Selection will begin in March. Applicants who meet the admission
requirements and have achieved, or will achieve, a minimum grade of 70% in English 30-1 or equivalent will be academically ranked and offers will be extended accordingly.
n Applicants who do not meet the above requirement or do not
receive an offer will remain in selection and will be emailed selection information starting in March.
Failure to meet anticipated final grades will result in offers being rescinded.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants remaining in selection will be required to attend a brief in-person panel interview. The applicant will be given two weeks’ notice of the scheduled interview, when possible, to allow time for preparation.
Applicants must bring an updated resumé to the interview and they will be assessed on their communication skills and professionalism. The rubric for the assessment will be provided by email to applicants prior to the interview.
At the interview, if further assessment is required applicants will be asked to write an impromptu paragraph on a selected topic.
Seats will be offered to the highest ranked students. If seats are not available at the time of selection, candidates will be placed on a ranked waitlist, based on their selection performance.
Applicants must attend the interview in person. If you are located more than 300 kilometres from Calgary and cannot attend the interview without hardship, alternative arrangements for submission will be considered.
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COMMUNICATION DURING SELECTION
Email is the primary source of communication. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communication.
Due to the significant number of applications for this program, selection can take some time. Every effort will be made to maintain the timelines set out. We appreciate your patience. Log on to mySAIT.ca to check your admission decision status beginning in March.
UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
There are numerous reasons why an applicant might be unsuccessful – a late application, strong competition, or a weak selection performance. Applications are not carried over into the next academic year. We encourage applicants to apply again, making up any qualifications they are lacking in order to be accepted through the selection process.
COSTS AND SUPPLIES
Tuition and fees (Subject to change) n Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
n International students, please refer to International Fees. n Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance. Books and supplies (Subject to change)
n Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 per year. n A $400 security deposit to use a SAIT issued laptop.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
First Year
Semester 1
LEGA 205 Keyboard Skill Building 3 credits LEGA 215 Legal Computer Applications I 3 credits ENGL 205 Grammar and Proofreading 3 credits LEGL 200 Introduction to Law 3 credits LEGL 210 Corporate Law 3 credits
Semester 2
LEGA 255 Law Office Procedures 3 credits LEGA 265 Legal Computer Applications II 3 credits LEGL 250 Legal Writing I 3 credits LEGL 260 Litigation Law I 3 credits LEGL 270 Real Estate Law I 3 credits
Second Year Semester 3
LEGA 305 Legal Transcription 3 credits LEGL 300 Legal Writing II 3 credits LEGL 310 Litigation Law II 3 credits LEGL 320 Real Estate Law II 3 credits MNGT 250 Organizational Behaviour 3 credits
Semester 4
LEGA 355 Law Office Simulation 3 credits LEGA 365 Legal Computer Applications III 3 credits LEGL 350 Criminal Law 3 credits LEGL 360 Family Law 3 credits LEGL 380 Wills and Estate Law 3 credits
Semester 5
PRCT 385 Law Office Practicum 1.5 credits Total Credits 61.5
PROGRESSION
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
CREDENTIALS AND ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a two year SAIT Legal Assistant diploma.
Accreditation
This program is officially approved and recognized by: The Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals and Public Service Commission of Canada which enables Legal Assistant graduates to apply for federal government jobs.
TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer with Diploma to...
Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:
n Athabasca University n Royal Roads University n University of Calgary n University of Lethbridge
n University of New Brunswick, Saint John n University of Ontario Institute of Technology
To learn more, visit Transfer Options.
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.